FEMA-Disaster Response Construction Managers

Posted Date
7 months ago(9/1/2017 2:06 PM)

Job ID

4423

# of Openings

15

Job Location

US

Category

Disaster Support

Relocation Assistance

No

Job Description

FEMA-Disaster Response Construction Managers (Nationwide)

Are you looking for a rewarding and flexible job opportunity? Why not get onboard with Dewberry? We have been supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on disaster response and recovery assignments for over 25 years. Dewberry is offering a wide range of career opportunities to those who want more than a job. Would you like to be a member of our professional team that's committed to excellence and integrity? Under an open-end A/E technical assistance contract, Dewberry is providing field assessments, engineer evaluations inspections of damaged public infrastructure, cost estimates, mitigation project evaluation, debris monitoring, environmental services, and design services on an on-call basis in the wake of natural and man-made disasters, including acts of terrorism on behalf of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) throughout the United States including the Caribbean and Pacific territories.

Dewberry is currently searching for highly qualified Construction Managers for our on-call team. Candidates selected must be U.S. Citizens and able to successfully pass a Federal background investigation, to include financial and criminal history. Successful candidates must be able to commit to a 3-6 month assignment in remote locations working in excess of 50 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Selected Construction Managers will travel to disaster-impacted locations to support FEMA in the delivery of the Public Assistance Program. They will assist local government agencies and other Program-eligible entities in the preparation of grant applications for the restoration of a variety of damaged public infrastructure to include roads, bridges, buildings and utilities. The work includes site assessments of disaster-damaged infrastructure, documenting damages and restoration scopes of work, and formulating cost estimates.

Required Skills & Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience

Minimum of 2 years of full-time professional experience in field of study

Demonstrated knowledge of modern construction practices and experience managing construction projects for public infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, buildings and utilities

Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.